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SCAN Tool

The SCAN Tool incorporates state-of-the-art wellbore acoustics theory and measurement technology to deliver highly accurate acoustic data in through-casing applications. The SCAN tool locates Water-Oil-Gas fluid contacts and corresponding saturation when combined with the MDNT (Memory Dual Neutron Tool). The acoustic-based SCAN tool is unaffected by casing hardware and has a deep depth of investigation.

The velocity of compressional and acoustic waves can be used to determine the type of saturation fluid, and is most effective in less well-consolidated formations. In these sediments, the compressional wave velocity is strongly influenced by the type of saturating fluid. The shear velocity is unaffected.

Description

The tool is a multi-receiver 1 11/16" acoustic tool designed to investigate through-tubing fluid contacts, by measuring P- and S-wave reflections from the fluid formation.

Features

• High energy pulsed-power transmitters
• Low frequency/high energy (deeper penetration/stronger signal)
• Downhole automatic gain control
• Multiple presentation formats

Tool Specifications

Tool Outside Diameter	40 mm (1.6 in)
Length	Variable (depending on configuration)
Maximum Temperature	150 °C
Maximum Pressure	200 bars
Variable Spacing	All traces synchronously and simultaneously recorded
Sonic Wave Frequency	15 - 25 kHz
Sonic Wave sampling rate	Configurable, 2 - 50 msecs
Sonic Wave Length	Configurable, up to 1024 samples  per receiver
Dynamic range	12 bits plus 4 bits gain (configurable) including AGC
Data communication	High Speed telemetry
Modular tool allowing a configuration of up to 2 transmitters and 8 receivers: Transducers Types: Monopole and Multi-pole Transmitters Quantity: 2 Spacing: 30 in (762 mm) Receivers Quantity: 8 Spacing: 6.0 in (152.4 mm) T1R1 Offset: 11.0 ft (3.2 m)

LOG-MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

• Minimum Borehole Diameter: 4.5 in (114 mm)
• Maximum Borehole Diameter: 21 in (533 mm)
• Recommended Logging Speed: 5 - 10 ft/min high  resolution mode
• Lower Porosity Limit: 14%
• Transmitter Firing: 1 or 2 per second
• Oil-Water contact determination limits: 40 API
• Resolution: 1/8 of a wavelength

APPLICATIONS

• Through-tubing identification of Water-Oil-Gas contacts
• Lithology and Hydrocarbon typing
• Waterflood/supplemental recovery surveillance
• Volumetrics (porosity/water saturation) behind the casing
• Direct measurement of rock mechanical properties (elastic  moduli/compressibilty)
• Highly accurate measurement of compressional, shear and stoneley wave  velocities/travel times

RESERVOIR FLUID IDENTIFICATION

The crossplot of V_p/V_s vs D_t shear has proven to be a hydrocarbon indicator in homogeneous plastics. This technique is based on the principle that formation compressional travel times are reduced in relation to the compressible reservoir fluid saturation, while shear travel times remain generally unchanged.

View Acoustic Lithology and Porosity chart in PDF format
View Shear Wave and Porosity relation in PDF format

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